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Blackadder: The Complete Collected Series

By: Ben Elton, Richard Curtis
Narrated by: full cast, Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Tim McInnery, Rik Mayall, Miranda Richardson
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Summary

The complete soundtracks of all four Blackadder series, plus over three hours of specials and extras

Through the ages of Britain, from the 15th century to the 21st, Edmund Blackadder has meddled his way along the bloodlines, aided by his two imbecilic sidekicks, Lord Percy and Baldrick, and hindered by an assortment of dimwitted aristocrats. With cunning plans and cutting comedy, listen as the Blackadder dynasty plot their way through history…

The Black Adder – Set in the Middle Ages, this iconic first series follows the fictitious reign of King Richard IV, played by Brian Blessed, through the experiences of his unfavoured second son Prince Edmund “The Black Adder”

Blackadder II - The Blackadder genes resurface in Elizabethan England for more historical comedy

Blackadder the Third - Blackadder turns up as butler to the Prince Regent in the late 18th Century

Blackadder Goes Forth – The scheming Blackadder is dropped into the trenches during the First World War

Also included in this collection are eight Blackadder TV and radio specials: Blackadder’s Christmas Carol, Blackadder: The Cavalier Years, Blackadder: Woman’s Hour Invasion, The Shakespeare Sketch, Blackadder: Back and Forth, Blackadder: The Army Years, Blackadder: I Have a Cunning Plan and the Blackadder instalment of the TV series Britain's Best Sitcom.

Written by film and TV royalty Richard Curtis, Ben Elton and Rowan Atkinson, and starring comedy giants Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Tim McInnerny, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Miranda Richardson, and Rik Mayall, this is history at its grittiest and funniest.

Track Listing:

  • Chapters 1-6: The Black Adder
  • Chapters 7-12: Blackadder II
  • Chapters 13-18: Blackadder the Third
  • Chapters 19-24: Blackadder Goes Forth
  • Chapter 25: Blackadder’s Christmas Carol
  • Chapter 26: The Cavalier Years
  • Chapter 27: Woman’s Hour Invasion
  • Chapter 28: The Shakespeare Sketch
  • Chapter 29: Back and Forth
  • Chapter 30: The Army Years (Royal Variety Performance)
  • Chapter 31: I Have a Cunning Plan
  • Chapter 32: Britain's Best Sitcom

Cast and credits
Written by Richard Curtis, Ben Elton and Rowan Atkinson

Edmund Blackadder - Rowan Atkinson
S. Baldrick - Tony Robinson
Melchett - Stephen Fry
Lord Percy Percy – Tim McInnerny
George – Hugh Laurie
Queen Elizabeth I / Various – Miranda Richardson

Including standout performances by Rik Mayall, Miriam Margolyes, Patsy Byrne, Brian Blessed, Robbie Coltrane, Jim Broadbent, Gabrielle Glaister, Elspet Gray, Robert East, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Bill Wallis, Stephen Frost, Mark Arden, Lee Cornes, Warren Clarke, Philip Pope, Barbara Miller, David Nunn, Denis Lill, Adrian Edmondson, Nigel Planer, Stephen Frost, Chris Barrie, Jeremy Hardy and Ben Elton.


©2019 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2019 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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Brilliant for those who know it well.

It is the most pointless book since "How to learn French" was translated into French.

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You'll be laughing throughout, especially series 3

Great audio version of the classic series. Yes it has been recorded straight from the tv series but if you have seen them then you will know what is happening. I was able to focus on the dialogue a lot more than watching it so found some humour that I didn't fully appreciate before. Well worth it.

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funny

loved it.
brought back memories of watching it when I was younger.
will listen to again and again

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Loved This, Took me back to a time we could laugh

Absolutely loved this! I watched the whole series on tv and enjoyed it, so I was more than happy to buy this Audible version and I was not disappointed. As the shenanigans were unfolding, your imagination took you into the weird and wonderful world of Blackadder & Co. You don't need to see whats happening when the audience are laughing in the background because your imagination takes you there! We need more audibles like this.

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Just brilliant

What can be said it's Blackadder. A must listen from start to the very said finish

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The only flaw is the absence of the visual jokes

Under the assumption that most people have seen the original series, it's a joy to hear the masters at work. The writing, acting and sophistication more than make up for the visual gags not hitting the mark - for obvious reasons. For newbies, it may prove more of a problem which is why this doesn't get 100% from me.

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A comedy classic. Highly recommended.

All four series plus one-off episodes together with documentaries and appreciation about the classic BBC historical comedy. For those on the go or without the benefit of the TV shows I have a cunning plan. Keep these with you for some first-rate entertainment.

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Amazing classic

It’s a classic show the thing about not being able to see the actors you picture it in your head and you just try and picture it’s just a test of imagination

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Radio play quality

I loved the TV series and listening to the script was equally good.

Could not fault this listen

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Just superb - captures the magic

The final chapter explaining the creation of the series is unbelievably interesting - All the chapters are engaging

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